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Commodities Trading – Basic Risk Management – Order Types
When you trade commodities, as with any other type of speculation, there are no guarantees. Just as with anything else, you can either make or lose a lot of money, sometimes in a short period of time. It’s not as … Continue reading
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Commodities Trading – Basic Risk Management – Hedging
If you’re a commodities trader or are looking to become one, you know that two elements motivate you: speculation and hedging. Although speculation and hedging are not mutually exclusive and you can do both at the same time, speculation is … Continue reading
Leverage and Commodities Trading – The Basic Terminology
Commodities trading, like any other commodity trading, utilize a principle called “leverage” to expand the reach of the investor. Much like mechanical leverage in your old physics class, financial leverage is about multiplying the amount of motion you get from … Continue reading